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The car that was mentioned on The Colbert Show – Renault Fluence Ze

Posted on Wednesday, September 30th, 2009 by Sri Narra

If you are part of Colbert nation you should have caught the Shai Agassi interview on electric cars that use the business model of cell phones when it comes to charging customers..ie..sell the car cheap and charge for miles driven (various plans like, in case of cell phone, unlimited miles, etc).
Hell, you can even buy [...]

Quick cheat sheet on avoiding flood damaged cars.

Posted on Friday, September 25th, 2009 by Sri Narra

In the wake of recent flooding, CarMax, Inc., (NYSE: KMX), the nation’s largest retailer of used cars, is advising consumers on how to avoid purchasing flood-damaged vehicles.
“Consumers should be aware that some businesses and individuals may try to sell salvaged and flood-damaged cars without revealing the vehicle history,” said Jason Day, Atlanta region vice president [...]

Volvo research on safety in electric cars.

Posted on Wednesday, September 23rd, 2009 by Sri Narra

We all have at some point wonder what it would be like if a hybrid with its huge battery rack got into a real bad wreck. Will the battery acid spill everywhere? Will the fire department have what it needs to handle the rescue?
Now, Volvo is conducting extremely wide-ranging and thorough analysis of a variety [...]

Fisker Plug-in Hybrid bags $528M Loan from U.S. Department of Energy

Posted on Wednesday, September 23rd, 2009 by Sri Narra

Fisker Automotive and the U.S. Department of Energy have agreed to terms for a conditional loan of more than half a billion dollars to create affordable, fuel-efficient plug-in hybrid electric cars, made in the U.S.A.
A majority of the low-interest funds will go toward Project NINA, which will see the design, engineering and assembly of [...]

Audi presents R8 Spyder FSI Quattro

Posted on Monday, September 14th, 2009 by Sri Narra

Highlights:-
– Breathtakingly dynamic open-top driving
- High-performance sports car with lightweight cloth top (full automated)
- Distinctive styling, carbon fiber body parts
- Mid-mounted V10 engine producing 525 hp and exceptional performance
- 0 to 62.14 in 4.1 seconds.
- Top speed of 194.49 mph.
- Permanent all-wheel drive.
- Largely hand-built.
- Price: USD. 228,562.96.
- No US launch date yet.

Prius Plug-in Hybrid & Lexus LF-Ch Compact Hybrid Concept to debut at Frankfurt Motor Show

Posted on Thursday, September 10th, 2009 by Sri Narra

The 2010 Toyota Prius Plug-in Hybrid (PHV) Concept vehicle will make its world debut next week at the Frankfurt Motor Show.

Based on the third-generation Prius, the PHV Concept expands Toyota’s Hybrid Synergy Drive technology, utilizing first generation lithium-ion battery technology and enabling electric operation at higher speeds and longer distances than conventional hybrids.
When fully charged, [...]

Funny Foreign Commercial – 17

Posted on Sunday, September 6th, 2009 by Sri Narra

Ghost – Most powerful Rolls-Royce yet – to be unveiled at Frankfurt Motor Show

Posted on Sunday, September 6th, 2009 by Sri Narra

Rolls-Royce Motor Cars will unveil its new production model, Ghost, at the Frankfurt motor show on 15 September 2009.

INTRODUCTION
Autumn 2006, Paris motor show: Rolls-Royce Motor Cars announced that work had begun on a new model series. The new car would be in production and on sale by the turn of the decade. The only other [...]

Hyundai to highlight Eco-Initiatives at Frankfurt autoshow

Posted on Saturday, September 5th, 2009 by Sri Narra

After Genesis, Hyundai is now moving onto green turf.
The company has created a special Blue Drive Zone where it will exhibit a wide array of its new eco-friendly technologies and products demonstrating its commitment to lowering emissions and improving the fuel economy of its vehicles.
Centre stage is reserved for the world debut of the [...]

Honda Accord Crosstour official pictures released

Posted on Friday, September 4th, 2009 by Sri Narra

Honda’s much anticipated Crosstour pictures were finally released this week and here they are.

We were a bit surprised to with the bold front grille, a longer, wider stance and a versatile, spacious cargo area.
Honda is divving up the information, releasing in bits and pieces. We will keep you updated as we get [...]

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